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Legislators Want Answers On Google Medical Data Collection

Legislators Want Answers On Google Medical Data Collection
Legislators Want Answers On Google Medical Data Collection
March 04, 2020  |  Google

A trio of senators are unhappy with Google’s response to queries about its healthcare initiative “Project Nightingale,” saying Google has evaded real in-depth answers on...

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FedEx, UPS Warn Of Delivery Delays, JPMorgan Tests Virus Contingency Plan
FedEx, UPS Warn Of Delivery Delays, JPMorgan Tests Virus Contingency Plan
March 03, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on technology, air travel and the economy as a whole, while some areas, such as product development, may not...

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Today In Payments: German Leaders To Vote On eScooter Ban; Softbank Takes Hit In Quarterly Earnings
Today In Payments: German Leaders To Vote On eScooter Ban; Softbank Takes Hit In Quarterly...
February 12, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Germany’s leaders will vote on the Road Traffic Act on Friday, which will determine the regulation of eScooters in the country,...

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EU Softens Stance On 5-Year Ban Of Facial Recognition Tech
EU Softens Stance On 5-Year Ban Of Facial Recognition Tech
February 12, 2020  |  Biometrics

The European Union won’t be passing a blanket moratorium on facial recognition software after initially signaling that it would do so. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Checkout Features, Visa Interchange Rates, Gaana’s Music Service Top This Week’s News
Checkout Features, Visa Interchange Rates, Gaana’s Music Service Top This Week’s News
February 07, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Top News In Payments: Tougher Criteria For 2020 Business Loans; Wordline To Buy Ingenico
Top News In Payments: Tougher Criteria For 2020 Business Loans; Wordline To Buy Ingenico
February 04, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. banks are expected to tighten standards for 2020 business loans, Wordline is buying rival payments firm Ingenico, and Alphabet released...

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Alphabet’s YouTube Subs at $3B Run Rate, Eyes ‘Better’ Commerce Experience
Alphabet’s YouTube Subs at $3B Run Rate, Eyes ‘Better’ Commerce Experience
February 03, 2020  |  Earnings

With a bit more granularity than has been seen in past quarters, Google’s parent Alphabet reported fourth-quarter results that showed continued gains in core search...

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Google Working On Robotic Kittens, Other AI Initiatives
Google Working On Robotic Kittens, Other AI Initiatives
January 29, 2020  |  Google

Among the artificial intelligence (AI) projects Google is developing are real-time language translation, anemia detection and robotic kittens, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 29). Get the...

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Big Tech Firms Call For Industry Regulations
Big Tech Firms Call For Industry Regulations
January 27, 2020  |  Regulation

Big Tech companies like Apple and Facebook have lately had a contentious relationship with regulators and lawmakers over issues like privacy, use of personal data...

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